World · East Asia & Pacific · 3 hrs ago
Goesan reopens bridge that collapsed in 2023 floods
Goesan County in South Korea has opened a replacement bridge in Cheongcheon-myeon.
The original bridge in Deokpyeong-ri collapsed during heavy rain in July 2023.
Its collapse disrupted travel for local residents.
The county spent 10.5 billion won to build a bridge 126.3 metres long and 9 metres wide.
It designed the new structure with more clearance below and wider gaps between its supports, reflecting the river's flood plan.
The project aims to improve access and strengthen disaster readiness in the area.
Goesan County has completed and reopened Un Bridge in Deokpyeong-ri, Cheongcheon-myeon.
The bridge collapsed during heavy rain in July 2023.
The county spent 10.5 billion won to build a replacement bridge.
The new bridge is 9 metres wide and 126.3 metres long.
The project included changes intended to strengthen the bridge’s resilience to disasters.
- Who
- Goesan County completed and reopened the bridge.
- What
- Un Bridge was rebuilt after collapsing in floods.
- When
- The county announced it would open on October 28; the article was published in 2026.
- Where
- Deokpyeong-ri, Cheongcheon-myeon, Goesan County, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea.
- Why
- To ease travel difficulties for residents and improve disaster response.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Un Bridge collapsed during heavy rain.
Goesan County completed construction of the replacement bridge.
The county said the rebuilt bridge would open.
- Project cost
- 10.5 billion won
- Bridge width
- 9 metres
- Bridge length
- 126.3 metres
- Location
- Deokpyeong-ri, Cheongcheon-myeon, Goesan County
- Collapse
- Heavy rain in July 2023
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What people are saying
I thank the residents who cooperated during the more than two years of construction.
We will work to establish disaster-resilient infrastructure so residents can live with peace of mind.